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Ezra 8:3 Cross-References

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Of the sons of Shechaniah, of the sons of Pharosh; Zechariah: and with him were reckoned by genealogy of the males an hundred and fifty.

Ezra 8:3 (KJV)

Historical Context for Ezra 8:3

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Shecaniahtenth-chosen priest for the twenty-four courses (1CH 24:11)
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Paroshhis sons (descendants) returned to Judah after captivity (EZR 2:3)
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Zechariahdescendant of Shecaniah (EZR 8:3), a Levite Ezra sent to Iddo (EZR 8:16) (his grandfather?)

Commentary on Ezra 8:3

Of the sons of Shechaniah, of the sons of Pharosh; Zechariah: and with him were reckoned by genealogy of the males an hundred and fifty. This verse begins Ezra's detailed census of families returning from Babylon. The phrase yithyachas (יִתְיַחֵשׂ, 'reckoned by genealogy') emphasizes the crucial importance of documented lineage. Genealogical records weren't mere bureaucratic formality but validated covenant membership and land inheritance rights. Without proper documentation, returnees couldn't claim tribal identity or priestly service.Zechariah, whose name means 'Yahweh remembers,' led the Sh...

Source: KJV Study Commentary

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